Andaman's first theme park coming up soon

Port Blair, Aug 29 (UNI) The Port Blair Municipal Council(PBMC) today said that the city will get its first theme park on the lines of Essel World very soon with an estimated investment of Rs 55 crores.

The project will cover the entire 70 acre land available above the boating area at the Gandhi Park site.

''The project would surely be taken up at Port Blair. We are just waiting for clearance from the concerned Ministry. Most probably we will be getting the sanction in a phased manner,'' PBMC Chairperson Sher Singh told UNI here today.

Mr Singh said that the project is estimated to be nearly Rs 180 crore and that it would be started after developing Gandhi Park here which currently offers boating facility to its visitors.

''As fund is a major constraint, we have been advised by experts to introduce ventures like Monorail and Musical Fountain within the water park,'' Singh added.

Andaman Group of Islands, which were once ravaged by tsunami now find its streets thronged by tourists. Marina Park and Gandhi Park are the only parks here but they lack in amusement themes like joy rides or water pools.

Both the parks are presently maintained by PBMC, the lone local civic body, for Islanders and tourists.

''A park like this would attract more tourists to the islands and tourists visiting here will have one more attraction for their amusement,'' he added.

Moreover, PBMC believes that a mega park will provide employment opportunity to many islanders.

UNI